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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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